Indigenous Awareness Training – What to look for

How do you evaluate what differentiates one Indigenous trainer and another?

How do you start?

We have compiled a list of how we can meet or exceed all your expectations.

If nothing else, we hope to give you a starting point of what questions to ask and how to intelligently choose the program that best meets your needs.

Indigenous Awareness Training Company Checklist

How do you evaluate a program for Indigenous Awareness training? What makes a training program good? What makes a training program bad?

We have created a comparison checklist for you to compare the value of our program with that of any competitor.

Authenticity

Peer Approved

Variety of Training Options

Fact Based

Well Researched

Learning Theory Best Practices

Current Information

Access to Authors/Trainers

Live Workshops and Training

Custom Live Workshops

Online Training

Cost Effective

Large Companies & Groups

Group Management

Group Reporting

Online Reference Tool

Custom Logo and Branding

References & Testimonials

Authenticity: Who are your Knowledge Keepers and Elders?

Elder Sanctioned

A variety of respected Elders from different First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities have all sanctioned our material.

References are available upon request.

Indigenous Facilitators

Robert Laboucane, a Metis businessman originally from Fort McMurray, is Director of Indigenous Awareness Canada. He has been delivering Indigenous Awareness Training Seminars across Canada for over 30 years. His client base includes dozens of major corporations, federal government departments, individuals, educational institutions and aboriginal organizations. Mr. Laboucane was the District Superintendent for Economic Development and Employment with the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development in Alberta for three years, the Executive Director for the Calgary Aboriginal Awareness Society for three years and was the Executive Director for the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Alberta Chapter for seven years (1992-1999).

Material Created by Indigenous Authors

Sean Hannah is a Métis individual of Anishinaabe/Ojibwe/Chippewa descent.

Since 1998 Robert and Sean have worked together to build meaningful training programs that help improve outcomes for all Canadians.

In his role as Director of Training, Mr. Hannah continues to lead the development of our training curriculum and online programs. Sean also oversees our digital presence, brand, marketing and website. Sean leads the development of courses and all of our digital programs.

Training on Specific Indigenous Cultures

We don’t provide training on specific Indigenous Cultures. We can help you find an elder who is qualified to teach you about their culture.

Indigenous Awareness Training

General Awareness approach to training. Not specific to any 1 Indigenous culture.

Peer Approved

Our content has been continually approved by a wide array of Indigenous Elders, all levels of government, non-profit, and educational institutions from K – Post-Secondary. Over the years the Federal Government has relied on us for their Indigenous Awareness training.

Variety of Training Options

We have a complete learning path. 4 courses designed to provide contextual knowledge and an opportunity to specialize topical learning. Certification (general knowledge), Indigenous Peoples and Cultures (indepth knowledge), Communication and Consultation (focus on engagement and interaction) , and Outreach, Recruit and Retain Aboriginal Employment (Focus on HR).

Fact based programs

Based on Facts more than Opinions. All our courses are grounded in compassion and reconciliation. You will feel welcome in our non-judgemental learning environment.

Well Researched

Our courses and live workshops are based on 20+ years of continual research, learning, presentation, vetting, and updating.

The first version of our online training was the summer of 1996 shortly after the celebration of the first ever National Indigenous Peoples Day. We ended the Current Realities module waiting for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples to release its final report. Both Sean and Robert have been updating and expanding our content ever since.

Adult Learning Theory / Best Practices in Course Design

With a strong background in Adult Learning Theory and courseware creation, Sean Hannah began developing Mr. Laboucane’s speaking notes and workshop material into a printable workbook and a series of transparent overheads in 1996. A few year later it was upgraded to the latest technology – a PowerPoint presentation on a CD-ROM. When web-based training became more viable, Sean built and programmed a custom Learning Management System and began offering online courses.

Over the years, Sean has been involved in the creation of Interactive Courseware for The University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, and SAIT.

Current Information

Robert is diligent in watching the news, internet and moccasin telegraph. He keeps a running record of all events related Indigenous People.

We continually update our courses and live workshops with Robert’s work, Sean’s research, Statistic Canada census updates, important court decisions and other insights we can share to help our students.

Access to the Original Authors / Trainers

You can call us anytime and we are glad to hear from you. 🙂

Live Workshops and Training

We offer a number of complimentary workshops in a live workshop format.

In-depth courses to help you understand the perspectives and history of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Online Training

Accessible anywhere Accessible anytime Tracks Progress / Saves Progress / Start-Stop anytime Interactive Quizes for each module and 20+ question final exam (single choice, multiple choice, sorting matrix, fill in the blank…) Over 80 videos. Hundreds of graphics and photos. Earn achievements along the way View save, and print certificates. Cost effective 12-month course access, saving on course bundles and bulk discounts offer great value to all students. Large Companies & Groups We can accommodate large companies and groups from 5 – 100,000+. Group Management Depending on needs users can manage their group Group Reporting 100% Company Compliance Full reporting for compliance purposes Online Reference Tool All students have access to the course material to use a reference for minimum 12 months. Users can visit as often as they like. Custom Company Logo and Branding Add your company logo and branding to pages. Add custom messages.